Once ranked No. 38 in the world, Marino walked away from tennis in 2013 after revealing her battle with depression.

She studied English literature at the University of British Columbia during her time away from the sport and also competed on the varsity rowing team.

Marino made her return to tennis this year and has won three low-level tournaments in Turkey.

Marino will play No. 2 seed Julia Gluschko of Israel in the final of the National Bank Challenger on Sunday. Julia Glushko won a decisive match against Australia’s Maddison Inglis, 6-0, 6-2 to advance.

The Canadian is scheduled to play Challengers in Gatineau, Que., and Granby, Que., later this month.

“Rebecca has been a really positive player to have around the courts this week with the media and the ball kids. Watching her compete this morning and then win was exciting for the crowd,” said Mark Arndt, Tournament Executive Director and Founder.

In men’s semifinals, Jason Kubler upset second seed and former world ranked No. 19 player Marcel Granollers, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. He will face the winner of the Lucas Miedler vs. Go Soeda on Sunday at 1 p.m.

“We have considered this to be one of the strongest draws for men that we have ever had and they have not disappointed,” says Arndt.

Tickets for the Winnipeg National Bank finals are $15 at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club, 705 North Drive.

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